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94Civil War Killed More Americans than Any Other War for a Reason
The civil war was fundamentally different and bloodier than any other war in American history. More American soldiers were killed in the civil war than any other American conflict, even when only union...
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87Iron Ages: An Uncommon History of the Curling Iron
Curling irons come in so many varieties and such a wide price range today that a large number of people own them. Luckily, they are electric or even battery operated. In the past - hundreds of years part - people probably got burned!
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91Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins- Southern Belle Humanitarian
Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins was a Southern Belle who opened at her own expense, a hospital in Richmond, Virginia at the start of America's Civil War. Due to her standards of cleanliness and other efforts the combat hospital went on to have the lowest mortality rates of any other medical facility in that war, North or South. Her enduring legacy as the "Angel of the Confederacy" has saved uncountable numbers of wounded and injured soldiers worldwide ever since.
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90History of the Medieval Jester
The medieval jester grew out of ancient traditions of the comic actor. Many diverses cultures around the world have had some form of the jester, but the medieval court jester is the most iconic.
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90Horses Of The American Civil War Generals
Horses played a critical role during the American Civil War, especially for the generals sitting on them. Some generals had several favorite horses during war. A few of the key players such as Lee, Grant, and Sherman, are mentioned here with their most populars
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90Was the Civil War Worth the Cost?
620,000 Americans died in the United States’ only Civil War, and another 400,000 were wounded. These numbers in themselves are difficult for Americans to wrap their minds around. But when you consider the fact that there were approximately 32...
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88The Captains Castle in Cameron, Oklahoma
There is a place in Southeast Oklahoma that conjures tales of medieval knights, wholesome princesses, and glorious adventures. It is a place rich with history, and is a place nearly forgotten in the echoes of time. Situated on the Southwest...
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89A Guide to the Book Amelia's War
The book Amelia's War by Ann Rinaldi has been used for many school projects. Yet, I find it surprising their are no viable summaries for the book. For those who would like a solid summary on the book your prayers have been answered. Summary...
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86Genocide: Horror Stories of the 20th Century
Adolf Hitler to his Army commanders, August 22, 1939: "Thus for the time being I have sent to the East only my 'Death's Head Units' with the orders to kill without pity or mercy all men, women, and children of Polish race or language. Only in such a way will we win the vital space that we need. Who still talks nowadays about the Armenians?"
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88Texas Tales -- How Not to Kill Rattle Snakes...OR... One Gun/One Barn
How antique shot gun brought down ranch barn in Texas.
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